Send me email updates about messages I've received
on the site and the latest news from The CafeMom Team.By signing up, you certify that
you are female and accept the Terms of Service and have read the
Privacy Policy.

swimming question

i didnt do it but they say u cant go down the water slide being prego at all but just two weeks ago and i went down it with my 6 month prego cousin and we r both due soon in aug 13 and sept 21 and we havent had any problems so i dont see why not as long as u dont do a belly flopp

Answer by
Anonymous
at 3:22 PM on Jun. 20, 2010

nope not into the belly flops just jumping in feet first

Answer by
Anonymous
at 3:28 PM on Jun. 20, 2010

No.
You could cause the placenta to separate from the uterus from the force of the water impacting the body.
It is always recommended for a pregnant woman to ease herself into the water naturally, even if she is in her first trimester.